The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
€ 95,900
€ 211,300
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 211,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 350 is 9.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.5
74.6
82.4
73.9 in
Width
74.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
51.8 in
Height
51.5 in
101.8
181.8
104.1
172.5
181.8 in
Length
172.5 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.71 %
General
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
R231
Generation
Typ 920
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
8.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
15 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
594 mi
Range
346 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
346 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
299.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
299.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
